The group has expertise in the synthesis of catalyst and activity testing for the following reactions, often carried out in collaboration with industries:

  • ammonia synthesis and decomposition;
  • catalytic flameless combustion of hydrocarbons;
  • selective oxidation of aromatic compounds;
  • ethylbenzene dehydrogenation to styrene;
  • oxidative dehydrogenation of light alkanes to olefins;
  • glycerol valorisation by selective oxidation in liquid phase;
  • heat and power cogeneration with fuel cells, from second generation bioethanol;
  • steam reforming of bioethanol;
  • bioethanol valorisation into ethylene;
  • hydrogen storage;
  • hydrocracking of long chain paraffins;
  • synthesis of zeolites, Metal-Organic Coordination Polymers, mixed oxides and metal promoted photocatalysts.

In every case the attention was focused on process development and optimisation, besides the study of the catalytic material.